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Jonah and the Whale  
   

Jonah and the Whale

This shrine is to give thanks for the bounty of the sea. I told a Balinese the story of Jonah and the whale, which she thought was very odd, indeed.
Nirvana Dogs

May 21st 2010
Sanur Beach is a busy place. As I wrote in “Pecked to Death by Ducks,” you can find just about every recreational opportunity you might want, from parasailing to shopping. But as you walk south along the beach, it becomes a little quieter, a bit more geared to local tastes. There are many local shrines along the beach, all of which get their thrice daily offering basket. One of the thing ... read more
Asia » Indonesia

Indonesian Flag The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more
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